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    The teacher introduced the lesson on facts and opinions by asking students about their prior knowledge related to the book they were reading as a class. The purpose of the lesson was to teach students to distinguish between facts and opinions. The teacher used an interactive activity on the SmartBoard where students dragged statements into the correct category. For closure, students returned to their desks to identify facts and opinions in the book on their own. The goals and objectives of identifying facts versus opinions seemed to be met, as students successfully completed the independent activity. The observer felt they gained useful classroom management strategies such as having clear expectations and consequences from this lesson.

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    The teacher introduced the lesson on facts and opinions by asking students about their prior knowledge related to the book they were reading as a class. The purpose of the lesson was to teach students to distinguish between facts and opinions. The teacher used an interactive activity on the SmartBoard where students dragged statements into the correct category. For closure, students returned to their desks to identify facts and opinions in the book on their own. The goals and objectives of identifying facts versus opinions seemed to be met, as students successfully completed the independent activity. The observer felt they gained useful classroom management strategies such as having clear expectations and consequences from this lesson.

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    The teacher introduced the lesson on facts and opinions by asking students about their prior knowledge related to the book they were reading as a class. The purpose of the lesson was to teach students to distinguish between facts and opinions. The teacher used an interactive activity on the SmartBoard where students dragged statements into the correct category. For closure, students returned to their desks to identify facts and opinions in the book on their own. The goals and objectives of identifying facts versus opinions seemed to be met, as students successfully completed the independent activity. The observer felt they gained useful classroom management strategies such as having clear expectations and consequences from this lesson.

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    Dana Goldman

    ELED 3223

    Social Studies Structured Observation Guide


    As you observe social studies being taught in the elementary classroom, reflect on the following aspects
    of the lesson. In your write-up of the observation please address each of these areas.
    The lesson I observed was on classroom management
    Lesson Introduction How was the lesson introduced? How were connections made between students
    prior knowledge and the new ideas to be learned?
    The teacher introduces her lessons by asking questions about prior knowledge students
    should have based off of what was previously taught. The teacher then connects the last
    topic to what will be taught on that day.
    Purpose of Lesson What was the purpose or intent of the lesson? Were students aware of what they
    were going to learn and why it is relevant to them?
    The purpose of the lesson was facts and opinions
    Students were aware of what they were going to learn and knew that it was relevant to the
    book they already started reading as a class
    Instructional Delivery What methods were used in conveying the new information?
    The teacher used an interactive SmartBoard activity where students were able to drag statements
    to either Fact or Opinion and tell why they believed this
    Closure How was closure carried out in this lesson?
    Students are sent back to their desk to find facts and opinions in their own mystery book that they
    are reading
    Lesson Outcomes Do you feel the goals and objectives of the lesson were met? Why or Why not? Did
    students experience success with the assignments given to them
    I do feel that the goals and objectives were met because students were able to find correctly
    decide what facts and opinions were in the book that the entire class is reading, students did
    experience success with their independent work
    Classroom Management What classroom management strategies/techniques were of interest to you as
    you observed this class?
    o The teacher will not call on students who wave their hand towards the teacher, bounce up
    and down, or make noises to get the teachers attention
    o While sitting on the carpet during this time students must sit in pretzel style, with straight
    poster, and not leaning on or talking to any other students
    If students can not behave on the carpet and begin to talk or sit in inappropriate
    ways they will be sent back to their desk and must put their head down
    o Once students are sent back to complete their own work they must ask their group
    members for help if the teacher is working with a small group
    The teacher will not answer any questions that students come up and ask because
    of the procedure that they must ask group members first.
    o The goal is for students to become independent in 3rd grade so the teachers pushes her
    students to problem solve among themselves before coming to her
    o Students are very well behaved and sat quietly as they began their own work

    Dana Goldman
    ELED 3223
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    Students understand that they will follow the list of things to do for the subject on the
    white board
    The teacher also has many different ways of bringing the class back together such as
    flicking the lights, ringing a bell, etc.

    Lesson Reactions What were the strengths of this lesson? What aspects might you change or do
    differently if you were responsible for teaching this material?
    The strengths of this lesson were that students paid attention because of the interactive aspect,
    students enjoy being able to get up and be part of the lesson
    I believe my teacher taught this lesson in an effective way and I would not change her lesson
    Personal Reflections- What will you take away from this experience that will impact your future social
    studies teaching?

    I have gained classroom management skills through observing this teacher. The students listen to
    and respect the teacher because of the way the teacher holds herself in the classroom. This teacher
    is also very organized which I have realized is essential to keeping a classroom in order, if you
    are unorganized your students will also be the same. The teacher expects good behavior from her
    students and if she does not receive it then there will be consequences which the students know
    about. This has taught me that students respect a teacher who holds their authority. Another
    major point that I observed throughout both this lesson as well as my entire two weeks was that
    you must stay consistent with rules that you instill in the classroom. If you are not consistent in
    your actions then students will realize that they can behave in ways, talk in ways, or at times that
    are inappropriate. Through my observation I have gained many tools and tips that I will be able to
    use in my own classroom within the next year.

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